Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jeru... Read More
Finished or not, “Sons and Daughters” is a vivid, Tolstoyan examination of what Kirsch calls “a family struggling with the meaning of Jewishness in the twentieth century.”
The UK plans to restrict protests near religious sites, mirroring Australian law, as Home Secretary cites need to protect synagogues during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
“I deeply apologize to the members of our community — our students and parents, alumni and friends, faculty and Rabbis — for the way the news was rolled out,” Berman wrote in an email.
“Anti-Zionism is nothing more than an alibi for antisemitism,” said Bardella.
“The Jewish community needs real protection, not hollow statements,” warns Rabbi Zamir Isayev.
The conference drew controversy and withdrawals from slated participants due to the presence of far Right politicians, such as France's Jordan Bardella.
Adams reminded that antisemitism was a problem across the political spectrum, and argued that the labels of right and left were unhelpful when engaging with the Jewish community.
The former president decried double standards against the state of Israel, such as those denying the Jewish state the right to exist.
Chikli also warned about the danger of Islamic terrorism to the world, attacking Muslims as well.
"Jews are not asking for special treatment under the law -- we are asking for equal treatment under the law," said Kestenbaum.
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